Companies House launches mandatory ID verification for new directors and PSCs, rolling out over 12 months to crack down on bogus identities and strengthen the fight against fraud, ML, and economic crime

From this date, any new director or PSC must verify their identity before taking up their role, a move designed to ensure the UK’s company registry is accurate and to make it harder for criminals to use fake or stolen identities. Verified individuals receive a unique personal code; directors and PSCs must submit this code when making filings…